Question 1

The seven attributes that characterize a project are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  purpose, repetition, interdependencies, consistency, uncertainty, conflict, and lifecycle
B)  lifecycle, schedule, cost, uncertainty, independence, uniqueness, and purpose
C)  scope, resources, uniqueness, conflict, interdependencies, importance, and lifecycle
D)  purpose, lifecycle, conflict, certainty, independence, performance, and consistency C

Question 2

Describe the project life cycle.

Accepted Answer

The project life cycle describes the set of tasks that must be completed in order to produce a product or service. There are many different project life cycles that exist, but a typical set includes: conception, selection, planning, scheduling, monitoring and controlling, and evaluation and termination.

Question 3

Individuals or groups with a special interest in a project are called __________.

Accepted Answer

parties-at-interest or stakeholders

Question 4

Identify the example that would not usually be considered a project.

Accepted Answer

A)  building a house
B)  developing a computer software application program
C)  hosting a wedding reception
D)  assembly line manufacturing of automobiles

Question 5

Explain the conflict that often exists between the client and the parent organization.

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Question 6

As sub-elements of a task, these __________ need to be accomplished to achieve the objectives of the task.

Accepted Answer

A)  subprojects
B)  programs
C)  work packages
D)  levels of effort

Question 7

The authors identify three forces that combine to mandate the use of teams to solve problems. Identify the force that the authors named.

Accepted Answer

A)  explosion in the growth of certified project managers
B)  worldwide acceptance of the Project Management Institute
C)  interaction of supply and demand
D)  evolution of worldwide competitive markets for the production and consumption of goods and services

Question 8

According to PMBOK, a __________ is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.

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Question 9

Discuss the factors that have contributed to the growth of the Project Management Institute.

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Question 10

Having only partial or no information about the situation or outcomes is called __________.

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Question 11

The project to construct a highway is unique because __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the characteristics of terrain will be different for different segments.
B)  consistency of the concrete will vary for different segments.
C)  different types of laborers will be used to build various segments of the highway.
D)  different people manage different sections of the highway.

Question 12

Who, according to the authors, has played a significant role in the development of techniques for project management?

Accepted Answer

A)  European navigators
B)  trader community
C)  brokerage firms
D)  the military

Question 13

In a conventional project lifecycle, as work progresses, uncertainty about the expected outcome should __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  become a constant
B)  decrease
C)  increase
D)  fully removed

Question 14

__________ is a subset of a project, consisting of work packages.

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Question 15

The process of creating artificial deadlines and budgets to accomplish specific, though routine, tasks within a functional department is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  programming
B)  routinizing
C)  accepting
D)  projectizing

Question 16

Conflicting expectations among stakeholders related to performance, cost, and time will require the project manager to make appropriate ____________ in order to balance competing demands related to these objectives.

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Question 17

Name four benefits of project management.

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Question 18

Projects often interact with other projects being carried out simultaneously within the organization and these interactions take the form of competition for scarce resources between project. This is an example of project __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bottleneck
B)  breakdown
C)  interdependencies
D)  malfunctioning

Question 19

What are some of the benefits of using project management?

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Question 20

According to the authors, the prime objectives of project management are

Accepted Answer

A)  scope, cost, time
B)  quality, scope, schedule
C)  customer satisfaction, budget, schedule
D)  cost, quality, customer satisfaction

Exam 1: Projects in Contemporary Organizations